AI-generated video of Justin Timberlake drinking beer goes viral. It raises concern about misuse of AI, fans are shocked

Fans are both shocked and suspicious about the reliability of an AI-generated video that features Justin Timberlake which has gone viral on social media. The 43-year-old singer of "Cry Me a River" is seen in the video, which was made by AI expert Edmond Yang, in his most recent mugshot, which was allegedly taken after an incident regarding drunk driving in the Hamptons, as per the reports of New York Post.

Fake video

Since it was posted on Wednesday, the short video has received over 18,000 views. As in his mugshot, Timberlake starts by looking straight at the camera. Then, in a bizarre turn of events, he lifts a pint glass and takes a slow sip of the beer. Yang posted the video on LinkedIn and made a statement about how easy it is now to create fake video material utilizing cutting-edge AI tools like the Kling AI app. He started a discussion on the future of digital material by expressing concern about the consequences of such realistic forgeries.
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Social Media responses

A lot of people on social media complimented the video for its amazing realism, highlighting how realistic Timberlake's hands looked in particular. Reactions on X (the previous Twitter) varied from shock to laughter, with one user writing, "Wild. The hands are really good!" The impact of the realistic AI-generated footage was highlighted by another user who added the humorous comment, "I'm f—ing dead."

The true story of the event

A significant legal problem for Timberlake is the background to this internet hit. On June 18, he was accused of running a stop sign and swerving out of his lane in Sag Harbor, Long Island, which led to his traffic stop and arrest for DWI. Timberlake refused three Breathalyzer tests while admitting to having "one martini," according to court records. His mugshot, which showed his bloodshot eyes, went viral on the internet resulting in several memes and AI-generated videos.

FAQs:

Why are fans shocked by the AI-generated video of Justin Timberlake?
Fans are shocked by the AI-generated video of Justin Timberlake because it looks very realistic and shows him drinking beer in his mugshot.

Who created the viral AI video of Justin Timberlake?
The viral AI video of Justin Timberlake was created by AI expert Edmond Yang using the Kling AI app.


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